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Network Planning Officer
Full-Time, Permanent
V/Line’s purpose is to connect Victorians through safe, reliable, and accessible transport. We believe in giving all Victorians opportunities through travel and transport – connecting them to jobs, education, family and friends, services, tourism and trade.
V/Line is experiencing significant growth and we’re delivering more services, more trains, cheaper fares, and huge projects. With more than 3700 weekly train and coach services, an expansive freight network and unprecedented rail investment, millions of Victorians depend on us to deliver. You could be one of our 3100 committed team members who are up to the challenge.
About the role
As a Network Planning Officer, you will play an important role in developing and maintaining operational schedules that keep Victoria's rail and coach network moving. Working within Network Services Planning, you'll support the accurate and timely planning of passenger, freight, and heritage services, while ensuring operational requirements, infrastructure occupations and special events are effectively communicated and managed.
Key Accountabilities Include
Developing and maintaining short-term train schedules across the V/Line network.
Planning and coordinating schedule changes for special events, public holidays and infrastructure occupations.
Creating, validating and maintaining train paths for passenger, freight, heritage and operational services, ensuring network capacity, infrastructure occupations and operational requirements are accurately reflected within Train Plan and associated planning systems.
Supporting fleet planning activities to ensure rolling stock availability aligns with service requirements and maintenance schedules.
Producing and distributing operational communications, timetable documentation and service alteration notices.
Maintaining operational records and planning documentation that support service delivery across the network.
Location & Travel Considerations
This position is based at 452 Flinders Street, Melbourne.
About You
You bring experience in planning, scheduling or operational coordination, ideally within a rail, freight or transport environment. You have knowledge of operational planning systems, understand the impacts of network occupations and service changes, and can balance competing operational priorities while working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
Our ideal candidate will possess:
Experience in rail network planning, train planning, operational scheduling or timetable planning within a passenger or freight rail environment.
Working knowledge of Train Plan or similar rail planning systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively within a team.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex operational information.
If your skills or experience don’t exactly match our listed requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and believe in the potential for growth and development.
Why V/Line
In addition to free myki travel, we offer:
Community impact – Make a genuine difference. Work in a role that connects Victorians, every day.
Huge potential – We’re transforming, and you can too. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity.
Dynamic environment – V/Line operates in a constantly changing space. Join a fast-paced and exciting organisation.
Collaborative team – You’ll be part of a broader supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers.
Flexible working – We support flexible working. Work in a way that supports you to thrive in your role.
We are committed to ensuring a comfortable and accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our Talent team at
[email protected] or 1800 800 007 for confidential support.
As an equal opportunity employer, V/Line is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace and network that reflects the communities we serve. We accept and value the contributions of all our employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability. We are also proud to be endorsed by Work 180 as a great place for women to work, second year in a row.
V/Line are proud to be a part of the Department of Transport & Planning's Yani Bangal Transport and Planning Portfolio First Peoples Careers Strategy 2023-2028. We take this opportunity to welcome and encourage applications from First Peoples.
At V/Line, safety is our priority. Successful applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment and medical checks to meet our safe working standards. V/Line is also a
This position will be paid in line with the V/Line Rail Operations and Administration Employees Agreement 2023 and is classified as SNR OFF 1.1, which is a base salary of $125,708.
The selection process may include aptitude assessments and a behavioural interview
Applications close: 7th of July 2026
